Do you peeps ever think that maybe people don't really care what race he is, they just don't like him as a politician - then the media spins up the race card and says that people don't like him because he is black or has a Muslim name? I generally think that the media thrives on these "shock tidbits" and everyone buys into it. Are there people out there that won't vote Obama because he is black? Sure. Are there people out there that won't vote Clinton because she is a woman? Sure. Are there people out there that won't vote McCain because he was in the military? Sure. Are there people that won't vote for Ron Paul because he believes in the Consititution? Sure. Are there that won't vote for Romney because he is a Mormon? Sure. Are there people that won't vote for Richardson because he is overweight? Sure. I mean, please people. Can't you see that the media has just picked the most controversial subject to create ratings?
Personally, I think America is far beyond it's media's political rhetoric. If racism is truly living on, it is because we continually say that it is alive and feed into it. If we just snuffed our noses and said, whatever dude, and walked away, I think the situation would be far less today than if we "combated" it. Furthermore, that maybe if we saw racism occur, that someone not in the situtaion would have the balls to stand up and say, "Hey man, that is jacked up."
This, of course, is coming from a white guy. I am sure that I have not experienced racism as much as a minority, but then again, if someone makes a snide comment about my skin or something (which they have) I just snuff it up as that
individual being a jackass. In other words, I don't assume that someone is being down on me due to a generality (I'm white, I'm male, etc) but rather because they don't like me
personally. In my life I've always been an outcast and been made fun of - but I've always assumed that if I buy into the lie, then the lie wins and lives on. If it was never true in the first place, walk away. If it was somewhat true, then improve on it and break free of the stereotype.
Here is a video that I think was well said on the issue... (
YouTube - Everyone Isn't Racist, Black People!!)
As for people going to jail and the numbers being unweighted (more blacks go to jail for crimes that whites also commit). I don't get this argument. If someone does something that is wrong, should they be punished? Yeah, I think everyone would agree with that. So, if whites are being let off, well that is downright shitty. However, if a black does something wrong and is caught and convicted, should we be complaining that the white guy got off
or trying to quit doing the dirty deed? I think the more logical and beneficial answer is to not worry about the other guy and try to fix our own shitniz! Its just like when you get pulled over for speeding, and then you see a dude fly by going 30mph over the limit, and you look at the cop and go "WHAT! Are you not going to get him! I was only doing 10 over! He is going 30 over!" Regardless of how fast that guy was going, were you not going over and thus breaking the law?
I hope I didn't offend anyone. I am a firm believer in individualism. To me, nobody is black or white or Latino or Asian (etc) - we are all
humans. If I don't like you, I don't feel that way because of your skin, I feel that way because you are stupid (or a prick, etc). I think the racism issue would be bettered if everyone holding up the racism card put that card down and said, no, I'm not black (latino, etc), I'm an
individual human-being. No, I'm not saying that you have to give up your heritage, but you do have to assimilate to some level. I don't believe in this collectivism thought process where the group itself is higher than the individual. (No you are not BLACK, you are Martin, Rosa, and Jackie who happen to have black skin).
As for Obama, I don't like him one bit. Again, I am an individualist. Each person is responsible for their problems AND their success alike. The government is not here and was not designed to be a "daddy" and make us all play nice. I think that Obama plays too much into this collectivist thought process, and I think that is a very dangerous road to go down.
Anyways, I suppose I should put on my flame suit now..